Team Profiles

Russell Crook
Russell Crook has 30 years experience in finance and small business. He has operated the Mortgage Choice franchise in Joondalup since 1996 and is one of the longest established franchisees in Australia.

The Mortgage Choice franchise in Joondalup has won numerous Mortgage Choice Business Excellence Awards and has been a finalist in it's business category almost every year of operation. Also has won State Franchisee of the year award in 2000 and North West Metro Franchisee Business of the year in 2001. These awards have been achieved through constant focus on customer service and putting the customer's needs first.

Russell's extensive small business property investment experience gives him a clear understanding of needs and requirements of small business operators and property investors and the required loan structures that maximize a client's position.

Phillip Farrugia
In February 2005 I joined the Mortgage Choice Team after a 14year service with Westpac Banking Corporation. My last position at Westpac was a Finance Manager assisting clients with Mortgage finance to purchase residential properties. As a local resident of Connolly I also volunteer my time as a Junior Football coach with the Joondalup Kinross Junior Football Club. My interests include: Camping, 4WD trips, The Beach, Gardening, and Football.
Throughout my career in Banking and Finance I have learnt that the Customer is the most important part of running a successful business. As the Business Development Manager of this business my focus is to ensure we have the best people in the correct spots providing quality customer service meeting client's needs. I want you to have a positive memorable experience every time. Building Business Relationships is also I focus of mine, how I can help your business: Having a team of professionals working together enables you to have access to quality people we work with daily. They include, Accountants, Settlement Agents, Solicitors, Financial Planners, Real Estate Agents and a list of trade professionals. We want to be recognized as the place to do business, If I can help you achieve your financial goals or you could benefit from the services we provide please contact me on 044 888 44 78. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Josephine Scutti
I commenced with Mortgage Choice Joodalup in August 2004. My role involved the co-ordination of home loan applications from submission to settlement. I'm currently a broker support officer, where I'm responsible for preparation of loan increases to exisiting loans, preparation of Russell Crook's loan applications, confirming loan senarios with various lenders, monitoring and reporting of weekly & monthly figures. Prior to commencing with Mortgage Choice I gained 16years banking & finance experience having worked for Challenge Bank and other Finance Brokers.

Lee Coles
I joined Mortgage Choice in November 2009. My role as a Loans Consultant is to help you find the best loan. With many years in the Banking and Finance industry I understand the importance of customer service. If your looking to buy your First Home, Refinance or just want to review your current financial position give me a call. My direct number is 0412922103. I look forward in helping you soon.

Rhonda Bailey
I joined Mortgage Choice in April 2004 after re-entering the work force from being a stay at home mum. Prior to this worked for Town & Country Building Society for 6 years in the Lending Department where I covered in areas from Loan Application, Settlements, Discharges and Valuations which has given me a good understanding and background for my role as an Administration Officer within Mortgage Choice. My tasks include Customer Service, Marketing, Specified Projects, Accounts and General Office Duties.

Paul Barbic
Originally from Melbourne, and having lived / travelled extensively around the world, I believe that Perth is really an untapped market, with so much potential to grow. So my advice is to get into the market as soon as you can, either as an owner occupier or an investor. As a Mortgage Choice Loan Consultant I will help you find the best loan that will help you achieve this. You can contact me anytime on 0400 247 479.

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